The first phase of its Spirit of the Buffalo project was displayed Sunday for an artists’ reception at the Elkins property in Leavenworth. Laura Elkins is secretary of the Leavenworth County Historical Society.
Property valuations in Leavenworth County are increasing this year by 5.84%.
The Leavenworth County Humane Society likely will not close at the end of March. But the director said this does not mean the organization is out of the woods financially.
The prosecution of a 2020 capital murder case in Leavenworth County remains on hold as the defendant still awaits treatment at a state hospital.
Tired of doing the one-leg shuffle, the brother-in-law decided to have surgery on his good leg. I realize this doesn’t make sense but it’s a true story.The brother-in-law's story began a year ago, after my sister's stolen car was recovered with a missing skylight.
I had no idea I wanted, or needed, a voice command on my phone until I was taught how to use it. I’ve spent quality time pushing the button to ask Siri, "Why is the grass green, do birds sleep during the day and what's the longest time a woman has ever had to endure a hot flash?" It’s like having an entire set of Britannica encyclopedias in my pocket.
A Lansing Board of Education member wants to look at updating a policy concerning cellphone use in classrooms.
Petitions have been submitted to the County Commission to remove High Prairie Township and the city of Lansing from Leavenworth County Fire District No. 1.
The Basehor Community Library celebrated National Puzzle Day by hosting its second annual jigsaw puzzle competition. Eight teams competed in a timed contest to see who could put together a 750-piece puzzle before the other teams within a two-hour time limit.
Love is in the air, but Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about a person. I’m lucky to have a sweetheart in my life, although even if I didn’t, there are so many things to fall in love with - if we stop long enough to enjoy them.From a favorite country singer, Tom T.